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Anima Mundi - Tim Lane's 5 metre concertina book drawing

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This Kickstarter is to fund the publishing of Tim Lane's bookwork - Anima Mundi.

Anima Mundi is a 5 metre long, graphite on paper
drawing, which folds in to an A5 book and slipcase. The pages can be recombined with each other by
folding the pages back and forth in different combinations, revealing new narratives
and as such resists
being pinned down to one linear reading or explanation. Tim Lane has
been working on the drawing for two years and as a result his drawings are rich
with imagery and emotion. Anima Mundi asks more questions than it answers –
it’s a starting point for imaginative thought and exploration of some of the
most fundamental and timeless ideas and questions.

This Kickstarter is to fund the publishing of this
amazing piece of art into a limited edition artist bookwork. Anima Mundi will be produced in collaboration
with a high-end book binder, who are specialists in artist book publication. Only
200 copies of this bookwork will ever be produced, and each edition made will
be printed, folded, trimmed and bound each end with a hardback cover. Every bookwork will be signed and numbered by
Tim Lane on the inside cover. This will be presented in a bespoke slipcase
and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

We are offering the limited edition Anima Mundi
bookwork as one of the many rewards within the campaign. This is the best
opportunity to purchase a bookwork as it comes at the lowest price and with
additional rewards. To see the rest of the rewards we have on offer, from
postcards to posters to limited edition prints, check out the side bar and
details below.

'Anima Mundi' explores Myth in its wider sense,
anachronistically bringing together icons and motifs from different world
mythologies to create an enigmatic open-ended narrative.

The work at times draws on Hindu Creation Myth with
its profusion of theories about the origin of the Cosmos. According to the
myth, Gods dwell in the primeval waters creating all in the physical world
through the power of thought alone. It is this sense of great wonderment and
mystery which is celebrated through these deliberately cryptic and poetic
ideas.

Dripping in sensuality and symbolism, Tim Lane’s
beautiful draftsmanship invites us into a world where nothing is set in stone
and everything has a duality of meaning. As severed heads and skeletal frames
are juxtaposed with fertile plants and flowers, questions emerge about: chaos,
life, death and decay. Anima Mundi
explores not only the artist’s subconscious through these dream-like scenes but
also gives access to this wider collective consciousness.

This shifting sense of closure is also reflected in
the physical way in which ‘Anima Mundi' cleverly flips and changes both
narrative and form as the pages from the concertina are (re)combined with each
other; evading any finite ending and layering on mystery. The tactile
experience of this work is a pleasure as the viewer is given ownership of how
their personal narrative unfolds.

The title ‘Anima Mundi’ comes from the Latin for ‘Soul
of the World’ and is according to several thought systems, an intrinsic
connection between all living things on the planet; an energy which relates to
our world in much the same way as the soul is connected to the human body. This
idea originated with the Greek Philosopher Plato but also relates to ideas
found in Animism which predates this and which held that spirits exist in
everything in nature such as other animals, plants, rocks, rivers, thunder,
even shadows.

Anima Mundi will launch with a solo exhibition of
Tim’s work at Antlers Gallery in Bristol UK. The bookwork will be presented
alongside new original wall works. Anima Mundi (exhibition) will launch 4th
July 2014 and run until 27th July. This will be the first time to see the book
in real life and to see Tim’s latest work – currently in production for the
show. To find out more about the bookwork and exhibition – please see http://www.antlersgallery.com/project/anima-mundi

TIM LANE

Tim is a contemporary fine artist living and working
in Bristol, UK.

Originally from Cheltenham, Tim graduated from
Falmouth College of Art in 2004 with a first class BA (Hons) Illustration.
Since then he has been concentrating on fine art painting and drawing, which
was for him a natural progression from his degree, but which provides a far
greater creative freedom enjoyed in terms of style and subject matter. Tim’s
degree helped to give structure to his love for working directly from his
imagination and also encouraged a passion for drawing, which is at the core of
all his work.

Tim’s anachronistic style takes strong influence from
Classic Literature and World Mythologies and it is this that gives his art its
rich narrative quality. The consideration of Myth especially, for Tim, provides
a structure of multi-layered, open narrative that inspires highly symbolic
imagery that not only prompts the viewer to find out more for themselves, but
seeks to explain the world in a visceral, imaginative, dark way, often with a
animalistic element.

Tim is represented by Bristol based Antlers Gallery –
though has exhibited in other galleries around the UK and is starting to
exhibit internationally.

Antlers is a gallery, nomadic by design. Based in
Bristol, Antlers produce temporary exhibitions in varying locations, their our
only permanent base being online.

Antlers represent a select group of contemporary
artists through exhibitions, art fairs, consultancy and private sales. Antlers
is committed to showcasing a burgeoning scene of artists who explore themes
such as narrative, space and the natural world through compelling and
impeccably executed work.

As well as selling original artwork, Antlers also have
an active publishing wing, working with artists to produce limited edition
prints and multiples. These are available to buy both during shows and through
the online shop. www.antlersgallery.com

REWARDS

Reward #1 - Pledge £3 or more - unlimited available

Email of appreciation personally
written by the artist – Tim Lane

Reward #2 - Pledge £6 or more - 300
Available

ARTIST TALK + POSTCARD

A chance to
meet the artist Tim Lane as he gives you his own personal exploration of the
book within his solo-show at Antlers Gallery. You will also receive a Tim Lane
postcard produced especially for this Kickstarter campaign.

The five Tim Lane A6 postcards available

Reward #3 – Pledge £15 or more - 100 Available

POSTER + ARTIST TALK + 2 POSTCARDS

You will
receive an A3 Anima Mundi Exhibition poster. A chance to meet the artist Tim
Lane as he gives you his own personal exploration of the book within his
solo-show at Antlers Gallery. You will also receive 2 different Tim Lane
postcards produced especially for this Kickstarter campaign.

Reward #4 – Pledge £25 or more - 100
Available

SIGNED POSTER +
ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS.

You will receive an A3 Anima Mundi Exhibition poster, which has been signed
on the front, by the artist Tim Lane. As well as an invitation to meet Tim Lane
as he gives you his own personal exploration of the book. You will also receive
5 different Tim Lane postcards produced especially for this Kickstarter campaign.

Anima Mundi Poster - Signed by Tim Lane

Reward #5 – Pledge £45 or more - 20 Available

CHOOSE A LIMITED EDITION PRINT FROM ONE OF THE 9 BACCHANALIA SERIES
+ ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS

You will have the choice of one
of Tim Lane’s Limited Edition Prints from his Bacchanalia Series. There are 9
images to choose from, subject to availability. Each image is 30 x 30 cm and is a limited edition of
50, all are signed and numbered by the artist Tim Lane and come with a
Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist
talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk
and postcards.

The nine Bacchanalia prints to choose from

An example of Labyrinth print

Reward #6 – Pledge £55 or more - 20 Available

CHOOSE ONE OF TWO LIMITED EDITION PRINTS + ARTIST TALK + 5
POSTCARDS

You will have the choice of
either ‘The Uninvited Guest’ or ‘The Chase’. Each print is 40 x 40 cm and is a limited edition of 50, all are
signed and numbered by the artist Tim Lane and come with a Certificate of
Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a
collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

You will receive the Tim Lane
Limited Edition Print – ‘Freki and Muninn’. The print is A2 (42 x 59.4 cm) and is a limited edition of 50,
all are signed and numbered by the artist Tim Lane and come with a Certificate
of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a
collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Freiki and Muninn

Freiki and Muninn Print

Reward #8 – Pledge £140 or more - 189 Available

LIMITED EDITION ANIMA MUNDI BOOKWORK + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS

This is your chance to pre-order
the Anima Mundi bookwork and receive one of the 200 editions at the best
possible price (will be £160 + P&P at start of Anima Mundi exhibition). You will receive your own copy of Tim Lane’s Limited Edition
bookwork - Anima Mundi, which has been signed and numbered by the artist - Tim
Lane. The book is presented in a bespoke designed slipcase with a Certificate
of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a
collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

This reward presents one of the only
chances to receive your own unique edition of the bookwork - Anima Mundi, which
will be annotated with an original ‘mini’ drawing inside the front cover by the
artist – Tim Lane. This will only be available on the first ten editions of
Anima Mundi. As well as the original drawing, the bookwork will be signed and
numbered by Tim Lane and presented in a bespoke designed slipcase with a
Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist
talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk
and postcards.

This rewards presents one lucky
supporter the opportunity to spend half a day with the artist Tim Lane as he
talks you though his bookwork and solo-exhibition, leading onto a one to one
drawing lesson. You will also receive your own unique edition of the bookwork -
Anima Mundi, which will be annotated with an original ‘mini’ drawing inside the
front cover by Tim Lane. This will be one of the first ten editions of Anima
Mundi. As well as the original drawing, the bookwork will be signed and
numbered by Tim Lane and presented in a bespoke designed slipcase with a
Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist
talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk
and postcards.

You will
have the choice of one of Tim Lane’s original artworks produced for his
forthcoming solo-show – Anima Mundi. Available works will be pre-released to
you prior to the show opening so you can select which artwork you would like. This
reward also gives you the opportunity to meet Tim Lane and have a one to one
tour the show and bookwork with the artist himself. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a
collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

A work in progress

Reward #12 – Pledge £3500 or more - 1 Available

HEADLINE SPONSORSHIP OF THE EXHIBITION

This reward
presents the opportunity for your organisation to have headline sponsorship of
Tim Lane’s solo-show - Anima Mundi which
will take place in Bristol July 2014. The sponsorship will include a hospitality package, prints for clients and colleagues and other
great sponsor benefits (email Jack@antlersgallery.com) for more information on
this.

Massive thank you to Helena Garcia for Directing, Shooting and editing our video and to Orla O'Carroll for her star performance! To contact either of them email the gallery and we will put you in contact.

Risks and challenges

Tim and the team at Antlers Gallery will be working together on all aspects of the delivery for this project. Antlers has previously delivered the production of a number or artists’ editions and multiples and are confident that we have planned this project to minimise potential problems. Having said that we are new to producing books and you never really know what issues or delays will come up. We will keep everyone up to date and will are confident that we will be able to overcome potential problems, deliver on everything that we have promised and keep everyone happy.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £6 or more
About $8

ARTIST TALK + POSTCARD. A chance to meet the artist Tim Lane as he gives you his own personal exploration of the book within his solo-show at Antlers Gallery. You will also receive a Tim Lane postcard produced especially for this Kickstarter campaign.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £15 or more
About $20

POSTER + ARTIST TALK + 2 POSTCARDS.

You will receive an A3 Anima Mundi Exhibition poster. A chance to meet the artist Tim Lane as he gives you his own personal exploration of the book. You will also receive 2 different Tim Lane postcards produced especially for this Kickstarter campaign.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £25 or more
About $33

SIGNED POSTER + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS. You will receive an A3 Anima Mundi Exhibition poster, which has been signed on the front, by the artist Tim Lane. As well as an invitation to meet Tim Lane as he gives you his own personal exploration of the book. You will also receive 5 different Tim Lane postcards produced especially for this Kickstarter campaign.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £45 or more
About $60

CHOOSE A LIMITED EDITION PRINT FROM ONE OF THE 9 BACCHANALIA SERIES + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS. You will have the choice of one of Tim Lane’s Limited Edition Prints from his Bacchanalia Series. There are 9 images to choose from, subject to availability (see the main project description for images). Each image is 30 x 30 cm and is a limited edition of 50, all are signed and numbered by the artist Tim Lane and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £55 or more
About $74

CHOOSE ONE OF TWO LIMITED EDITION PRINTS + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS.
You will have the choice of either ‘The Uninvited Guest’ or ‘The Chase’ (see the main project description for images). Each print is 40 x 40 cm and is a limited edition of 50, all are signed and numbered by the artist Tim Lane and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £100 or more
About $134

A2 LIMITED EDITON PRINT OF ‘FREKI AND MUNNIN’ + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS.
You will receive the Tim Lane Limited Edition Print – ‘Freki and Munnin’ (see the main project description for an image). The print is A2 (42 x 59.4 cm) and is a limited edition of 50, all are signed and numbered by the artist Tim Lane and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £140 or more
About $187

LIMITED EDITION ANIMA MUNDI BOOKWORK + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS.
This is your chance to pre-order the Anima Mundi bookwork and receive one of the 200 editions at the best possible price. You will receive your own copy of Tim Lane’s Limited Edition bookwork - Anima Mundi, which has been signed and numbered by the artist - Tim Lane. The book is presented in a bespoke designed slipcase with a Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £250 or more
About $334

ANIMA MUNDI BOOKWORK WITH UNIQUE ORIGINAL DRAWING + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS. This reward presents one of the only chances to receive your own unique edition of the bookwork - Anima Mundi, which will be annotated with an original ‘mini’ drawing inside the front cover by the artist – Tim Lane. This will only be available on the first ten editions of Anima Mundi. As well as the original drawing, the bookwork will be signed and numbered by Tim Lane and presented in a bespoke designed slipcase with a Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £500 or more
About $668

1 TO 1 DRAWING LESSON & TOUR + ANIMA MUNDI BOOKWORK WITH UNIQUE ORIGINAL DRAWING + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS.
This rewards presents one lucky supporter the opportunity to spend half a day with the artist Tim Lane as he talks you though his bookwork and solo-exhibition, leading onto a one to one drawing lesson. You will also receive your own unique edition of the bookwork - Anima Mundi, which will be annotated with an original ‘mini’ drawing inside the front cover by Tim Lane. This will be one of the first ten editions of Anima Mundi. As well as the original drawing, the bookwork will be signed and numbered by Tim Lane and presented in a bespoke designed slipcase with a Certificate of Authenticity. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £850 or more
About $1,136

ORIGINAL ARTWORK + 1 TO 1 EXHIBITION TOUR WITH TIM LANE + ARTIST TALK + 5 POSTCARDS.
You will have the choice of one of Tim Lane’s original artworks produced for his forthcoming solo-show – Anima Mundi. Available works will be pre-released to you prior to the show opening so you can select which artwork you would like. This reward also gives you the opportunity to meet Tim Lane and have a one to one tour the show and bookwork with the artist himself. You will also receive an invitation to the artist talk and a collection of 5 postcards – see reward #4 for details on the talk and postcards.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £3,500 or more
About $4,679

This reward presents the opportunity for your organisation to have headline sponsorship of Tim Lane’s solo-show - Anima Mundi which will take place in Bristol July 2014. The sponsorship will include a hospitality package, prints for clients and colleagues and other great sponsor benefits (email Jack@antlersgallery.com) for more information on this.